Staff photo by Michael G. Seamans Temple's Nathaniel Wiles, left, tries to stop Valle's Austin Cates from getting to the basket during a Class D South game Thursday night in Waterville.

Valley's Brandon Thomas takes a shot as Temple's Nathan Riportella defends during a Class D South game Thursday night in Waterville.

Valley's Dillon Beane takes a shot as Temple's Brad Smith defends during a Class D South game Thursday night in Waterville.

Temple's Joe Xu (24) hauls in the rebound over Valley's Joshua Brown during a Class D South game Thursday night in Waterville.

Temple's Brad Smith, front, battles for the rebound with Valley's Keegan Farnham during a Class D South game Thursday night in Waterville.